A 4g (Approx. 20) Cowpea Seeds "Metro Nero" Heirloom, Southern Pea, Field Pea, Chinese Long Bean, Crowder Pea, Black-eyed Pea, Bot.: Vigna Unguiculata L. 'Fresh Seeds - Best Before 07.2016!' The Cowpea origin and subsequent domestication is associated with pearl millet and sorghum in Africa. It is now a broadly adapted and highly variable crop, cultivated around the world primarily for seed, but also as a vegetable (for leafy greens, green pods, fresh shelled green peas, and shelled dried peas), a cover crop and for fodder. Cowpea has a number of common names, including crowder pea, black-eyed pea and southern pea. Cowpea is one of the most ancient crops known to man!!! Organic. Heirloom. GMO free. Untreated seeds Botanical name: Vigna unguiculata L. Envelope content 4.0 g of seeds (approx. 16 - 24 seeds)